Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 19: Two demonstrations on Azolla Cultivation were conducted on Aug. 18 at the farmers’ fields of Shri Bishwajit Sana and Shri Swapan Mondal, both residents of Ramkrishnapur village. A total of 21 participants attended the two demonstration programmes. As part of the programme, inputs comprising concentrated cattle feed worth Rs.4,800/- per demonstration were supplied to the beneficiaries. In addition, Azolla saplings were provided for establishing Azolla pits prepared by the beneficiaries.
Shri Bishwajit Sana has already developed a very good Azolla pit and has been using the Azolla as feed for his cattle. He reported a remarkable improvement in the overall health and well-being of his animals following its use.
The other participating farmers also showed keen interest in adopting Azolla cultivation and expressed their willingness to develop Azolla pits for feeding their livestock.